In addition to the parish police, U.S. Marshals assisted in “Operation Falcon II.”

“We are happy to arrest these individuals, all of whom are wanted for fairly serious crimes,” said Sheriff Greg Champange, remarking on the success of the initiative.

Several fugitives were wanted on major crimes. Charles Baloney, 18, Luling, and Michael Harris, 29, Boutte, were wanted for unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling and aggravated assault. Kenneth Poole, 21, Ama, was wanted for battery on a police officer and inciting a riot, along with numerous other charges